Gentle Monster is everywhere. Arguably the biggest luxury brand to launch from the peninsula, this Korean eyewear company has a turnover of hundreds of millions of dollars every year and can be found in over 450 retailers in 30 countries. You should expect long lines before walking into any of their 41 (and counting) flagship…
Air Purifiers are the norm in most homes in Korea due to the wildly fluctuating air quality. Many Americans are following suit. As New York City and the entire Northeast US experienced the worst air pollution in recent memory this week due to Canadian wildfires, air purifiers have become as essential as they are in…
It’s not your imagination, Korean restaurants seem to be popping up everywhere these days. It’s a thing and alongside that development, more people than ever want to learn how to cook Korean food at home. Korean food is one of the healthiest and most delicious cuisines in the world and cooking it at home can…
With K-Pop, K-Drama, and K-Culture being oh-so-popular nowadays, people are clamoring for Korean presents under the tree! But traditional Korean gifts aren’t always easy to find. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and found some wonderful Korean products for you to consider. The traditional Korean gifts on this list embody the unique Korean spirit…
From lightsticks to Kpop apparel, below is a gift guide for the undoubtedly growing number of die-hard Kpop stans in your life! Kpop fans are perhaps best known for their extreme dedication to their favorite Kpop groups. One of the most important ways fans show their loyalty and support is to purchase their group’s merchandise…
Buying gifts for finicky teens and young adults is a difficult task! One thing you can count on, however, is the fact that it is very cool to be Korean right now. From personalized name chops to finger heart neon signs and even a cutting edge virtual reality headset, check out our top picks for…
We love to let the moms in our lives feel appreciated and loved. Here are some suggestions for gifts they never knew they needed, or perhaps goodies that have secretly been on their wishlists even as they insist that they don’t need a single thing. From the ultimate hair styling tool to lovely mother-of-pearl novelties…
The friendly voice of a Cuckoo Rice Cooker telling you that your rice is ready is the sweet sound of home heard in the kitchens of millions of rice lovers around the world. The aroma of rice being cooked by Cuckoo is glorious, and the finished product is reliably delicious with a shiny luster and…
Korean Hanbok is the traditional attire that has been worn by Korean people for centuries. Literally translated as Korean clothing, hanboks are worn on special occasions like Korean New Year’s Day (설날, Seollal), Korean Thanksgiving Day (추석, Chuseok), Korean 100th Day Celebration (백일, Baek Il), First Birthday Celebration (돌잔치, Doljanchi), and weddings. Hanbok has been…
Whether you live far away from Korean markets or simply crave some new Korean foods selected by an expert, Seoulbox promises to come to the rescue by shipping a box of goodies straight from Korea to your door! Since I grew up in Korea, I was curious to check out what kind of merchandise was…